545

Episode 545 I think you need to do some work. (3)

In Fenris, wizards are treated a little differently than elsewhere.

In Fenris, wizards were not beings with supernatural powers who ruled over others. Nor were they respected intellectuals.

Wizards were somewhat stronger and more efficient, more like 'workers'.

This is because most of them are in charge of construction work necessary for land development.

However, they do not always do simple labor. They are deployed anywhere that requires magical skills.

And even during the war, Giselle did not stop developing new weapons.

- You can do war and work and stuff like that.

- You only have one body?

― I'll give you priests. Then you can spend twice as much time as other people. Having twice as much time is like having two bodies.

It was certainly possible to receive healing from priests instead of sleeping. This was done frequently before the war.

In any case, under the strong will of the lord, the wizards participated in the war and also did labor work.

Of course, priests also had to participate in the war and help the workers recover.

The days were no different from before.

However, Jerome, who was still unfamiliar with Fenris' unique culture(?), tilted his head and asked.

"What are you doing? Is there something I need to do?"

What could be more important for a wizard than standing on the battlefield?

Jiselle explained that part in a soft tone.

"Our knights and soldiers wear special equipment, but that alone isn't enough."

The knights of Fenris wore magical armor made of galvanium. The soldiers were also equipped with a full set of galvanium weapons.

Even at this level, they boasted overwhelming fighting power compared to soldiers from other kingdoms. However, Jiselle was not satisfied with that.

"Knights activate the magic of their armor with their own mana. It's hard to maintain it for long. That's why I want to make some artifacts that don't require mana."

"Artifact?"

"Yeah. Since we're at war, I'd like them to have at least one sidearm. They should be able to shoot a few fireballs at the very least."

What is an artifact? It is a treasure created by enchanting a tool.

They are usually divided into those that require your own mana and those that can be used without mana.

It goes without saying that artifacts that can be used without mana are much more expensive.

It was one of the main sources of income for the tower, but it was difficult to make.

Not only are the materials rare and expensive, but the lower the wizard's circle, the more exponentially it takes to craft them.

However, Jerome had reached the level of the 8th Circle. This meant that he could create artifacts faster than anyone else.

Jerome broke out in a cold sweat.

"Oh, artifacts? Do I really have to make those? Wouldn't it be better to just fight on the battlefield?"

"Oh, of course we have to fight. But I think we need to increase our power a little bit more. That way we can reduce the damage. Listen carefully."

The goal of this war is to completely annihilate the enemy. It is not something that can be ended simply by a few strong people participating.

No matter how strong Jerome was, it would be difficult for him to fight alone here and there. In the end, the war was bound to take some time.

It would have been more effective to quickly develop weapons and increase the strength of our forces several times over.

After finishing her explanation, Giselle pressured Jerome with an intense gaze that was difficult to refuse.

"You can do it? You can do it. You're an 8th circle. You need it."

The reason we couldn't create artifacts until now was because the amount of work was realistically impossible to achieve.

There was a shortage of magicians in the territory, and everyone had low circles. In addition to creating artifacts, there was a lot of work needed to develop the territory.

'Thanks to Vanessa having reached the 6th circle at that time, we were able to make only the knights' armor.'

By recruiting magicians through the war, they were finally able to mass-produce them. Ironically, however, they were unable to do so comfortably because the war was in progress.

'But you came at just the right time!'

In his previous life, Jerome was a great artifact maker. He fought a lot on the battlefield, but he was more devoted to research and work.

Since Jerome was the only 8th Circle wizard, he had no choice but to take full responsibility for research and development.

'This guy was really great. I benefited greatly from you.'

Jerome worked with scholars to create monster wheat, developed hot air balloons with dwarves, created magical armor for knights, and conducted research to close rifts.

As expected of a truly high-ranking wizard, he participated in a lot of research. Without him, the Human Federation would have had a harder time in the previous life.

But Jerome has no idea that he has accomplished such great feats.

"Ugh… … I, I don't like that kind of thing."

Jerome was a man whose mind and body often played separately. He was also often capricious, as expected of a wizard. He was also known as a rather lazy person in the neighborhood.

His teacher always said this to the townspeople.

- My child is smart, but he doesn't study well.

Jerome was that kind of man.

When he showed reluctance to do the work, Giselle spoke again.

"I'm not doing this alone. Vanessa and the wizards have already been doing it a little bit. I'm telling you, you just need to help them out."

"Ugh… … ."

"You'll do it, right? We're friends."

"Yeah, yeah… … ."

As I strengthened my power, my allies would take less damage and it would be easier to kill enemies. It was annoying, but it was something I had to do as a wizard.

Jerome nodded, his mind settling down.

"Oh, I see. But what do I do now? I can't work here."

You can't do that kind of work in bulk on horseback, right? You need a workshop.

Then Galvarik answered with a confident expression.

"Don't worry about that! We at Fenris are ready to work anytime, anywhere."

"How?"

Galvarik pointed to a group of huge carriages a short distance away.

"Voila! That's it! This is the 'mobile workshop' created by the great blacksmith Galvarik and his friends!"

'What the… … . It's scary here… … .'

Jerome's mouth fell open. That strangely large carriage was his workshop.

An ominous feeling began to creep up on me. The wizards and dwarves were moving around the battlefield and working together!

I had never heard of such a territory, nor even imagined it.

As soon as Jerome accepted, Giselle quickly changed her stance.

"Okay, I'm busy so I'll go first. Just follow me on the mobile workshop. You can hear the rest of the explanation from Galvarik and Vanessa."

"Uh, yeah. Okay."

Jisel led the mobile force and fled in a hurry. Now only the wizards, dwarves, and some priests remained here.

Galvarik said, patting Jerome on the butt.

"Come on, get on. I've prepared a very warm and well-prepared spear inside. When we make a spear equipped with a runestone, you can have the wizards work with it to enchant it."

"Okay… Okay, I understand."

"But you know you have to do it quickly. If you do it late, both of you will get tired."

"Okay, I get it. But I still have to make 400 of them, so it'll take quite some time."

The knights of Fenris numbered about 400.

Even if he were to grant Jerome only low-circle magic compared to his level, and even with the help of other magicians, it would take a long time.

Then Galvarik asked with a look of confusion on his face.

"400? Who can give 400 to someone?"

"Aren't there 400? We have to make as many as there are knights."

"Who said that?"

"Uh… Don't reporters usually write stuff like that?"

Galvarik shook his head.

"No, no. You don't know our territory style yet. With 400, we would have finished it a long time ago."

"Then… how many are there?"

"Target quantity: 20,000 units."

"Did I mishear that?"

"I said 20,000."

Jerome laughed, pointing his finger at Galvarik.

"Hahaha, are you kidding me because I just joined? Is this some kind of joke you play on new recruits?"

"Twenty thousand, really! The entire Mobile Force will use them all! I think we just need to make about 16,000 more. We've been making them all the time."

Jerome looked back at the wizards in horror.

'Then what about those dark circles… … .'

It wasn't because I followed him to the battlefield. I was just tired from working.

"Oh, no! When will I ever finish that! I can't do it!"

Alpoy laughed heartily next to me.

"Poohahaha! What are you going to do if you don't want to do it? Bbaemtatata! Ttahaha!"

He smiled, glad that Jerome was in trouble, even though blood was dripping from the corner of his mouth.

Vanessa said with dark eyes.

"You can do it!"

"Hey, how do you do this!"

"We always did it."

"… … ."

"It's not really a big deal when you actually do it. Just think of it as the same day over and over again."

She had to catch Jerome. She and the magicians of the 7th Circle were all clinging to him, but they weren't making any progress.

Wizards below the 4th circle took too long to enchant, so it was difficult to even use manpower. They were only capable of basic work.

The 5th and 6th circle magicians who joined so far were making them, but even they weren't able to make them very quickly.

In the end, the important parts had to be led by Vanessa alone, with the other wizards assisting.

'So, Jerome, you have to help me hard!'

If he, who is in the 8th circle, works hard(?), his work speed will double.

As Jerome's hands trembled in fear, Vanessa continued speaking urgently.

"It's for the people! The sooner we make this, the more people we can save! If you really do it, it's not that hard."

"Ugh, ugh… … ."

Surely, if an army of 20,000 men all had magical weapons and used fireballs, it would be shocking and terrifying.

If you cast magic just once before the mobile force charges, the enemy formation will be completely destroyed.

That was exactly the most ideal assault form that Giselle could think of.

'But do you really have to do that?'

The words were on the tip of Jerome's tongue, but he couldn't bring himself to say them. Vanessa was pushing too hard.

Finally, Jerome asked in despair.

"Uh, how long do I have to make it?"

1 year? 2 years? Wouldn't that be okay?

Vanessa answered with a bright expression.

"The sooner the better. Since Jerome is here, wouldn't it be possible in two months?"

Galvarik, the dwarves, and the other wizards nodded.

Jerome made a bewildered expression.

'Is that possible?'

It's physically impossible. I can go a few days without eating or sleeping, but other people can't.

Then Fiote said.

"Based on my speed so far, I think it's possible. If I manage my stamina as much as possible and reduce my sleeping time… … ."

Fiote was discussing a recovery plan(?) with the priests. They too had become specialists in the work while working with Fenris.

Jerome thought.

'These guys are all weird… … .'

Everyone was taking that murderous workload for granted and making plans. Jerome had to wonder again if he was the odd one out.

Galvarik shouted loudly.

"Okay, let's finish planning the work as we go! First, everyone get on!"

At that shout, everyone rushed to the carriage. Everyone quickly found their own carriage as if they were familiar with it.

Vanessa took Jerome's hand and dragged him along.

"Jerome, this is the carriage."

[Magic Use]

"… … ."

The carriage was clearly marked with who should ride on it.

Jerome sighed and entered the carriage. The carriage was quite spacious, and there were many tools and windows to work on.

'You already have a name tag?'

Jerome went to the table where his name tag was and sat down. No matter how I looked at it, it seemed like it had been prepared since he joined.

Drumroll! Rumble! Rumble!

As Jerome sat down, the carriage door closed. Then, thick iron bars came down. It was like a prison, not a workshop.

"… … ."

As I was blinking and watching, a small window on the carriage door opened and Galvarik looked inside and spoke.

"Originally, the work was done in two shifts, but since we're busy now, we'll be doing it without shifts. The door will only open briefly during meal times and breaks, so you know that. Oh, and priests will come every hour to help you recover."

"… … ."

"Is this your first time working in our territory? Don't be too upset, we're just telling you to focus on your work. We give you plenty of food."

Percussion.

As soon as Galvarik finished speaking, he mercilessly closed the small window.

"… … ."

He couldn't believe that something like this could happen. Jerome looked to the side again.

"Okay, let's get started!"

As Vanessa shouted, the wizards sat down and began to work.

Jerome thought.

'Ah, everyone lives like this, but I didn't know. I've been living too comfortably.'

To protect my sanity, it seemed better to just accept it.

It seemed like I had made the wrong friends, but it was already too late to move on. Jerome also lowered his head and began working quietly.

At that time, Claude, who was leading the main force, muttered when he heard the news of Jerome joining.

"Is it okay for a new person to have around 50 years of experience?"

The number of excellent workers in the Fenris Estate continued to increase.